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One-time charge. Long-term investment. Reduce your annual internet bill by owning your own equipment. For more Internet-related stories and information from us here at Bit Rebels, click here. I appreciate you mentioning that if you buy a wireless Comcast router, then you only need to pay the fee one time.
Your email address will not be published. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Richard Darell 1 4 years ago. More options for router functionality, including customization options or higher broadband width capabilities to meet your needs Higher chance of compatibility with other ISPs Can be less expensive than the Comcast brand, depending on the features you need Cons There is a risk that another brand will not work with Comcast.
And if you just need something to provide wireless access and your home internet speeds are as low as 20Mbps or 30Mbps, you can save yourself some serious cash by opting for a less pricey router. Fiber is becoming more common around the nation, but in no way is it commonplace yet. Even more scarce are Gigabit 1,Mbps speeds. That doesn't mean you don't need a router that can reach a Gigabit, though. In other words, get a Gigabit router for future-proofing purposes.
You may need it before your next upgrade. Wireless routers work on two different frequency bands -- 2. The 2. The newer 5GHz band is typically less cluttered and provides a faster connection. A dual-band router offers both 2. Choosing between a single-band and dual-band router is quite simple. If you live in a crowded neighborhood or a densely populated area, you're better off with a dual-band router.
If you don't need faster wireless speeds and you don't have any nearby neighbors whose wireless network might interfere with yours, a single-band router will do the trick.
The positioning of your router is extremely important. It should be in a central location, away from other gadgets or obstructions and, ideally, high up on a shelf.
Still, even with great positioning, you're likely to run into dead spots inside your home, places where the wireless signal just can't reach. Using heat map software can help you maximize your wireless coverage, and buying a more expensive router might give you better range, but it still doesn't mean the signal will reach the far corner or your basement. In most cases, buying a more affordable router or two and a couple of power-line adapters will do the trick better than just about anything.
Power-line adapters use the existing electrical wiring in the walls to extend your network. They're relatively affordable and work wonders when it comes to extending your network to hard to reach places in your house.
Just take note of the speed limitations of the power-line adapters, as well, since they're not all made the same. Speaking of extending your network, just because it may be time to upgrade your old router doesn't mean it's time for the old router to be retired. If it's still in working condition, you can turn it into a wireless bridge to extend your network with about half the original throughput or an access point using the aforementioned power-line adapters.
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